Those Wishing To Participate In Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates Maricopa Trail Trek the Trail campaign to conquer the entire 315-mile Maricopa Trail during his first term in office should gather at 6:30 am., Wed., Nov 1 at the Andy Kunasek Trailhead at Spear S Ranch, Google Maps: Spear S Ranch Trailhead E. Linda Ln., New River, AZ 85087 for a one-way 2.9-mile hike – ending at the Anthem Trailhead. Be sure to sign up for your own 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge at MaricopaCountyParks.net. Contact: www.maricopa.gov/district3/ 602-506-7562.

Trump Team COO/AZ State TreasurerJeff DeWit supporters are asking for help in distributing and mailing “We Want Jeff DeWit for US Senate” post cards to President Trump requesting Trump solicit DeWit to run for Sen. Jeff Flake’s seat. Flake has opt not to run for re-election as a Republican. Although Flake’s polls have shown a steady decline, unconfirmed reports circulate that Flake is considering running as an Independent. Dr Kelli Ward has been campaigning for Flake’s senate seat for the past year. Several more potential candidates have surfaced since Flake announced he was not running for re-election. The post card requests that Trump appoint Ward to a DC position and “bury her deep in the bureaucracy” which would open the door for conservatives to mobilize behind DeWit in support of Trump’s agenda. Post card circulators say that if Trump asks DeWit to run and offers financial support that DeWit would become the winning senate candidate in the 2018 general election. It is no secret that DeWit met with Ward several months ago and Ward refused to pull out of the senate race. DeWit backers say he won’t enter the race as long as Ward remains a candidate. However, some think if the Trump team offered Ward a Washington, DC position, she would pull out of the race - assuring DeWit of the Arizona win. Dems think candidate Kyrsten Sinema can beat Ward in the November general election. Copies of the “We Want DeWit” post card can be obtained by contacting Yavapai County GOP PC Rick Hennessey at rickhe1@msn.com 928 499-9342. Cards or similiar messages should be send to: The White House, Attn: President Donald J Trump, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington DC, 20500.

The AZGOP Victory Tour will arrive at 8 am., Fri., Nov 3 at the Gila County Republican Committee’s Payson headquarters, 307 South Beeline Highway. Coffee, donuts, bagels, etc, will be available. Gila County elected officials and the public have been invited. Contact: Chairman Gary Morris at 602-803-7366.

Gila County Republicans will be out on Beeline Highway, in front of the Payson headquarters, with flags and signage in support of President Trumps proposed tax cut plan at 9 am until noon, Sat., Nov 4, according to Gila County Chairman Gary Morris. Passing drivers will be invited to pull into the parking lot to sign petitions in support of the plan.

Lydia AbrilHosts The Wickenburg “Believers For Trump” prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6 pm., in the suite adjacent to Lydia’s La Canasta Restaurant, 2027 W Wickenburg Way in Wickenburg.

The Deadline For Eligible Voters To Return Ballots via mail is Wed, Nov. 1. Maricopa County voters in 26 participating jurisdictions were mailed a ballot on Oct. 11 and can return their ballots in person until 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 7. Voters must sign the green return envelope in order to their vote to be counted. It is checked against a past signature to verify their identity. Voters with a signature in question will be contacted by the Elections Department to verify they were the ones who voted and signed their ballot envelope. A list of ballot center locations where voters can drop off their ballots can be found at www.locations.maricopa.voteContact: Karen Loschiavo 602-506-2825 kloschiavo@risc.maricopa.govwww.maricopa.vote

On Election Day, the Recorder will be live on Facebook and Youtube throughout the day explaining the election process.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is seeking information about a cow elk poached near Alpine in the early morning on Thurs, Oct. 26. The elk was shot in the Alpine Valley closure, south of Luna Lake. There was a legal hunt for cow elk open during this time. “Anyone who saw or heard anything that might be related to this unlawful act should call in,” said Officer Aaron Hartzell, an AZGFD field supervisor. “This isn’t the action of a sportsman; it’s a criminal act of stealing wildlife resources from the people of Arizona.” The department’s Operation Game Thief program encourages anyone with information about such cases or the illegal take of wildlife in Arizona to call its 24/7 hotline at (800) 352-0700 or visit www.azgfd.gov/ogt. Anyone reporting information about this case can remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward of up to $500. Reward funding comes from donations, court fines and civil restitution by violators who commit wildlife crimes. Anyone with information about the elk poaching should refer to case #17-4152.

Arizona’s Republican National Committeeman Bruce Ash of Tucson will speak at the Pima County Republican Holiday Party on Thur., Dec 7 at the Radisson Hotel, 6555 E Speedway Blvd. Doors open at 5 pm. Open seating. Dinner/cash bar. $45 per person – silent auction, shopping boutique, raffles, entertainment. Tickets available at www.PimaGOP.org

Van’s Crossroads Talk Show Host Clair Van Steenwyk will address “AZ US Senate Race Attack Ads & Statements’ at noon., Wed., Nov 1 on vanscrossroads.comVAN's View:”I believe we're in for a Battle for the AZ GOP, the likes of which we've not seen, as the leadership has something in store for all truly committed constitutional citizens of AZ. I decided to do a program on Attack Ads & Statements as I'm seeing more of them in social media and as I'm certain they'll get worse. I hope this will influence some not to pay attention or do their homework. I've been attacked for not attacking or at least posting info on some. I'll post records when I believe Voters are listening - not to entertain choir members.” Call In Comments: 657-383-167 Email: Vanscrossroad@gmail.com Listen In Live or Later: http://tobtr.com/s/10372447

Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level Since December 2000. Consumers were even more optimistic in October than economists polled by Reuters expected. consumer-confidence in october

U.S. Special Operations Forces Captured a militant in Libya accused of playing an instrumental role in the Benghazi attacks, officials said Monday, in a high-stakes operation designed to bring the perpetrators to justice five years after the deadly violence. Trump-vows-justice-as-US-captures-key-Benghazi-militant

All Current Members Of Ahwatukee Republican Women (ARW), Chandler Republican Women (CRW), Mesa Republican Women (MRW), and Tempe Republican Women (TRW) are invited to participate in a regional event scheduled for Fri., Nov 3at the Arizona State Capitol. ARW Member and LD18 Rep Jill Norgaard will be their special capital tour host and conduct a “mock” legislative session. Meet at the House of Representatives Building, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Parking is available at Wesley Bolin Plaza. Tour begins promptly at 11:30 am. RSVP to your respective club presidents no later than Oct 30th. Associate members are also welcome space permitting. Contact Region Vi Director Nancy Cottle at nancy@thebrandedimage.com

Coconino County Republican Committee chairman Jeff Oravits has announced that the AZGOP Victory Tour will be in Flagstaff at 1 pm., Fri., Nov 3. AZGOP Chr Jonathan Lines will be offering lunch to visitors at the Fourth Street Professional Building, 2501 N. 4th St., in Flagstaff.

Arrowhead Republican Women are looking forward to hearing from former Gov Jan Brewer at their Nov 8 luncheon. Brewer was one of the club’s earliest members. See calendar of events for details/reservations.

Michelle Ugenti's Masturbation Comment and Her Foot-in-Mouth Disease - As the Legislative cameras rolled, Ugenti bantered with male colleagues about how long the hearing might go on and whether there would be a break for dinner. One of them informed Ugenti: "Michelle, I have a hot date tonight." "No, you don't, stop it," she shot back. "Your right hand doesn't count." Ugenti has certainly made a name for herself.

Not Ugenti Rumors. Ugenti: Legislative privilege prevents search for evidence of affair with co-worker. Republican Rep. Michelle Ugenti is citing her legislative privilege in an attempt to block a subpoena to obtain her text messages in what is becoming a contentious divorce battle with her husband, Frank Ugenti. Editor’s Note: Espinosa’s response to 10-31-17 Briefs is well taken. The need for cleaning up the political swamps is definitely not gender exclusive! Female legislators, as well as male legislators, have created some ugly headlines over the years ranging from AZCAM to alleged traffic violations to alleged mishandling of funds. - ft

Arizona Town Crier Jim Ehl: Taken from the 10-31-17 Briefs MCRC briefs: “It’s Been Pointed Out By Several Readers that while demanding the swamp in DC be cleaned out … perhaps we need to cleanse the hallowed halls of the Arizona State legislature as well. Stories have circulated for several years about the misbehavior of some esteemed lawmakers during drunken escapades. It’s no secret one drinks so much during working hours that he can’t make it to committee meetings. He was reportedly falling down drunk in the parking lot and had to be taken home a year or so ago. Another story circulates that he made such a mess of himself one evening that his compadres had to take him outside and hose him off before wrapping him in a sheet and to take him home. We’ve read stories about Hollywood’s famed “casting couch” and the “rushin ‘ hands and roman fingers’ of perverted lawmakers and pedophiles in DC but little has been publicized about the escapades of our own state lawmakers. Recently Arizona State Rep Michelle Ugenti-Rita says she was sexually harassed by male colleagues and has faced retaliation for reporting her experience. In reality, it’s nothing new. Over 30 years ago, I remember the anguish of one woman as she told me of a teenage daughter coerced into an affair with one of our lecherous state lawmakers. Women aren’t the only victims. “Boy toys” seem to be the preference of some of our religious and political elite. The stories go on and on and on. It’s time to clean up the home front of its grab-ass power brokers, who prey on innocent victims. – ft”

And where is the AZ GOP in all this?? Has it ever been reported BY NAME at election time by the AZ GOP, the AzRA, County Chairs, or anyone else as to how our lawmakers go about making law????

Navajo County Republican Chairman Steven Slaton: The AZGOP is hosting a statewide tour to celebrate the Republican Party being one year away from victory. The tour starts tomorrow morning in Casa Grande; then on to Tucson. The last time I looked Navajo and Apache Counties are in the state of Arizona - which they are by-passing (Giving up on 1/2 of CD-1). We all know they’re doing this is because they do not want to answer questions on why they will not follow the rule of law in regards to Chairman Jonathan Lines refusal to turn over records.

Former LD13 Chairman Dr Robert Branch and his wife Adele are hosting their annual 1-5 pm., Sat., Nov 11 Veteran’s Day BBQ fundraiser to benefit local Veterans in conjunction with Fighter Country Partnership and Fighter Country Foundation (Luke AFB). This event will also honor the Families of Luke AFB. They are counting on 300 -500 people to attend. No admission fee, nor food charge; however, a donation to the Fighter Country Foundation is encouraged. They have a BBQ smoker that can easily feed over 1000 people, and their home is next to a seven-acre park. This is a Veteran’s Day – no campaigning although elected officials are welcome to join in the honoring of veterans. However, participants are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.

National Boycott of the NFL set for Sun., Nov 12, Veterans Day Weekend.

Don’t forget that Arizona’s Anti-Proxy Petition is available for electronic signatures, according to spokesman Archie Dicksion. The petition requests legislators to amend ARs16—828 to prohibit political party members from carrying unlimited proxies for business meeting. Grassroots wants proxies limited to two per person per meeting, according to Dicksion. To put a stop to practice of bell cows carrying 20-40 proxies, click on Proxie petition. Complete the information on the form, then click on the signature block and you can sign on your computer by using the mouse or on your Iphone, or android by using your finger. Please contact your elected legislative representative Legislative Member Roster to let them know you would like the legislation amended to limit the use of proxies at District, County and State Meetings. Contact Dicksion at chie938@q.com – ft

Registered voters are reminded that the Maricopa County Recorder's Office has mailed out ballots for the Nov 7 elections within Maricopa County. This is an all ballot-by-mail election. Voters can return their ballot or request a replacement ballot until 7 pm., Tues., Nov 7. Voters who wish to vote in person, need a replacement ballot, or miss the recommended deadline to return their ballots by mail can visit any ballot center across the county. Some ballot centers are open all 28 days of the election period, including nights and weekends depending on the location. See list of ballot centers at www.locations.maricopa.vote. For more information visit www.maricopa.vote or call the Maricopa County Elections Department at 602-506-1511.

AZ Heroes to Hometowns is again gather donations for Turkeys to Troops so military families can enjoy a traditional thanksgiving dinner. AZ Heroes to Hometowns is in need of 2,000 - $20 grocery gift cards or monetary donations for a turkey or ham to complete the food boxes for Thanksgiving. Donations of grocery gift cards and checks may be mailed to AZ Heroes to Hometowns, PO Box 31646, Mesa AZ 85275. Also, Pay-Pal may be used for donations; information can be located at www.azheroestohometowns.org. All donations labeled Turkey to Troops will be used for this project. Please consider helping the families that have done their part to fight for our freedom:Contact founder Kathy Pearce at 480.330.1632 or kathy@azheroestohometowns.org or AZ H2H, P.O. Box 31646, Mesa, AZ 85275.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

WED -Nov 1

Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Bill Gates begins his quest to conquer the entire 315-mile Maricopa Trail during his first term in office starting at 6:30 am., at the Andy Hunasek Trailhead at Spear S Ranch Trailhead E. Linda Ln., New River, AZ 85087.Join Gates one-way 2.9-mile hike. Sign up for your own 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge at MaricopaCountyParks.net.Contact Gates atwww.maricopa.gov/district3/ 602-506-7562.

East Mesa AZRA Chapter will meet at 6 pm., Wed., Nov 1 at the home of Kay and Jerry Clingman, 1744 N. 93rd St. in Mesa.No speaker. Contact Clingman, President at 480-861-4958 az4hdgov@gmail.com

Concerned Citizens For America hosts “An Evening Of Conversation With Judicial Watch Southwest Project Coordinator Mark Spencer” at 6:30 pm., Thurs., Nov 2 at the Canyon Trails Cowboy Church, 3132 White Bear Road in Sedona. Spencer, the top overall police recruit from the Regional Police Academy in 1987, member of the Federation for American Immigration Reform, and the Arizona State Coordinator for Judicial Watch will address the latest court battles and FIOA requests initiated by Judicial Watch to expose the “Deep State”, Hillary, Bill, and Loretta and corruption in Arizona. Desserts provided.

All Current Members Of Ahwatukee Republican Women (ARW), Chandler Republican Women (CRW), Mesa Republican Women (MRW), and Tempe Republican Women (TRW) are invited to participate in a regional event scheduled for Fri., Nov 3at the Arizona State Capitol. ARW Member and LD18 Rep Jill Norgaard will be their special capital tour host and conduct a “mock” legislative session. Meet at the House of Representatives Building, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Parking is available at Wesley Bolin Plaza. Tour begins promptly at 11:30 am. RSVP to your respective club presidents no later than Oct 30th. Associate members are also welcome space permitting. Contact Region Vi Director Nancy Cottle at nancy@thebrandedimage.com

Coconino County Republican Committee chairman Jeff Oravits has announced that the AZGOP Victory Tour will be in Flagstaff at 1 pm., Fri., Nov 3. AZGOP Chr Jonathan Lines will be offering lunch to visitors at the Fourth Street Professional Building, 2501 N. 4th St., in Flagstaff.

THE AZGOP Victory Tour Bus will be at the Gila County Republican headquarters, 307 S Beeline Highway in Payson at 8 am., Fri., Nov 3 it tours throughout the state as part of a one-year countdown toward the November 2018 mid-term elections. Coffee, juice and donuts will be available. Local, county and state elected officials have been invited. For information call the Gila County GOP headquarters phone at 928-478-8186.

SAT - Nov 4

MRC Chairman Chris Herring has announced that the 2018 election cycle kickoff is scheduled between 8am and noon, Sat, Nov 4.Volunteers are asked to help participate in neighborhood canvassing, voter registrations, and collecting non-perishable food items for a local food bank. Volunteers should contact contact your LD Chairman or SuperSaturday@MaricopaCountyGOP.org

The Sun City West Republicans meeting is scheduled at 8:30 am, Sat., Nov 4 in the Quail Rm of the SCW Foundation Building with Corporation Commissioner Robert Burns. Burns - who will address regulation of Arizona’s private water, wastewater, electricity, gas and telecommunications companies, among other things. Burns is a former state representative, state senator, Central Arizona Water Conservation District Director, and Senate President and Appropriations Chairman. Coffee/donuts served at 8 am. A $2 donation helps defray the rental costs. Contact: www.GOP.scwclubs.comhttp://gop.scwclubs.com Publicity chairman Jean Goncalves at 623-214-8010.

MON - Nov 6

The Lincoln Republican Women’s Club will meet with AZ State Representative Jay Lawrence, Chair of the AZ Veterans Committee, and Penny Miller, Coordinator for the Veterans Administration Community Resource & Referral Center for homeless Vets, at 6 pm., Mon., Nov 6 at the New McCormick/”Millennium” Resort, 7401 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Meet and Greet at 5:30 pm., meeting at 6 pm., program at 7 pm. $35 per person, spouses invited. Reservations required – Nov 2 deadline. Send check made out to LRS to Patricia Kaufman, 7436 E Tuckey Lane, Scottsdale. Or bring cash Contact Kaufman at 480-368-2777 or patiamiam@gmail.com

TUES - Nov 7

Art Thompson, CEO of The John Birch Society will make a presentation on “Is a Nationalized Police Force the End-Game? At 7:30 m., Tues., Nov 7 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 1600 S Country Club Drive in Mesa. $10 cash per person. Contact Bill and Barbara Blewster 480-833-4937 wblewster@cox.net

Arrowhead Republican Women will meet with former Gov Jan Brewer at 11:30 am., Wed., Nov 8 at the Briarwood Country Club , 20800 N. 135th Ave, Sun City West. Registration opens at 10:45am.. Cost is $20 payable at the door and includes lunch. Reservations required. RSVP at www.arrowheadrw.weebly.com or by contact Lezlee Alexander at 602-354-5224.

A “Night Under the Stars” fundraiser for Senate incumbent Debbie Lesko, featuring Gov. Doug Ducey, is scheduled with a cocktail reception at 5:30pm, followed with a dinner/dessert at 6 pm., on Wed., Nov 8 in the Northwest Valley. Address provided upon request. Casual attire. $1,000 Host Committee $125 Per person. RSVP to Teresa WrightWright@wrightvision1@gmail.com or 623-498-7999.

· Truck Plows Through New York City Pedestrians In 'Cowardly Act Of Terror' Over A Dozen People Were Injured And At Least Eight People Were Killed In A "Cowardly Act Of Terror" In New York City On Tuesday (October 31) Afternoon. A Truck Driver Plowed Over Pedestrians On A Bike Path A Few Blocks North Of The National September 11 Memorial In Downtown New York City.